Housemates react to Ken's departure
Day 5, 17:55 UTC - by Neil Wilkes
Once again the housemates have reacted with a relative calm to the news that one of their number has decided to quit the show.
As head butler, Carole was required to deliver the news of Ken's departure to the group this afternoon.
"He has made some wonderful friends and enjoyed his time in the house," she reported, "but this is the right decision for him at this time. Ken is looking forward to seeing everyone in the near future."
Ian was quick to point out one immediate benefit of the loss - "no snoring!" - while Jo came to a different realisation: "You know what that means? We're getting new housemates because we've lost two."
Carole said she was "very sad" that Ken had gone, but noted: "Ken's his own man, he's done what he wants to do."
Meanwhile Jade recounted details of her prior argument with Ken over cheese. "You can ask Jo, it was beyond the acting," she said, referring to Ken playing the part of a lord for the task.
"That argument took it out of him," Dirk suggested. "When you get older... you would have to go somewhere to recover. All that shouting is draining."
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Good point Dirk